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Flanagan's Pub. Blacklick, Ohio
There are a handful of things that don't necessarily scratch the itch when comparing Flanagan's to Pubs rated above a 9. For one, the Guinness pour isn't what you want to see, and on top of the pour, it comes served in a 16oz glass rather than a traditional sized pint.
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Feb 123 min read
H.M. Frank's. Jeffersonville, Indiana
This rustic little spot belongs to the same people that opened Pat O'Shea's across the river in Louisville. It's an inviting Pub, with sort of a "grab and go" culture to it.
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Feb 53 min read
The Irish Rover. Louisville, Kentucky
The Irish Rover may have done everything correctly, but I guess what I'm ultimately saying is that they didn't hit a homerun in regard to anything. It's sort of like when a single guy sees a cute, funny girl at the bar. Just because she's cute and funny, does that mean he has to try and marry her?
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Jan 294 min read
Molly Malone's. Louisville, Kentucky
Molly Malone was known as the "tart with a cart," as she traveled around town with a wheelbarrow. She was a fish monger by day and a prostitute at night who died at an early age from a heavy fever. There's no way that woman could have smelled very well.
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Jan 222 min read
A Juicy Nugget about Phil Castellini and the Reds Organization that You didn't Know Heading into the 2026 Season.
I went to Bristol for a media shoot before our "Speedway Classic" game at Bristol Motor Speedway against the Braves last season. During our trip, I shared a Guinness with the guy who runs media relations, and he told me something about Phil Castellini that I never heard from anyone before.Â
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 206 min read
Flanagan's Ale House. Louisville, Kentucky
It's not that it's bad, it's just not good enough. Flanagan's offers many good things, but the two distinctively better Pubs across the street put a bit of a damper on the Flanagan experience.
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 153 min read
O'Shea's World Famous Pub. Louisville, KY (Highlands)
As you sit at the main bar inside and place your head on a swivel, you'll notice many pleasant things. For one, if you look up, you'll see a beautiful skylight, bringing in sunlight from above which adds to the light coming in from the patio. You'll also capture an overhang of broken apart whiskey barrels (it's cool).
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 84 min read
The Dubliner. Louisville, KY
The worst rated Pub to date, The Dubliner in Louisville, KY. You can't have nice things without the bad ones! Check this out.
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Dec 18, 20254 min read
Clancy's Tavern & Whiskey House. Knoxville, TN
Knoxville created Mountain Dew as a mixer for moonshine. Did you know that? I didn't. It's also known as "The Underwear Capitol of the World," and "The Marble City," for all of the limestone laying around. The city rests along the water of the Tennessee River...
The Drunken Mallard
Dec 4, 20254 min read
The Paddy Wagon. Richmond, KY
As soon as you walk in, you have a really neat snapshot of the place that introduces the place's charm and charisma. If you look closely, you'll find a ginormous bottle of Paddy's =)
The Drunken Mallard
Nov 27, 20253 min read
McCarthy's Irish Bar. Lexington, KY
McCarthy's poured its first Guinness in 1996. They pour them the right way, and they only ask for a $6 bill in exchange. Behind the bar, you'll find an above average whiskey and beer selection from across the pond, and you'll have no problem finding some local options, especially when it comes to Bourbon.
The Drunken Mallard
Nov 20, 20253 min read
Molly Brooke's. Lexington, KY
The bar itself is a small horseshoe that holds about 12 people at full capacity. As the session grew, the bartender opened up a bit. We left on fun terms.
The Drunken Mallard
Nov 19, 20253 min read
#101. Slainte House. Georgetown, KY
The first bar to pour the people of Georgetown, KY a Guinness since the prohibition! This one is one of a kind, here's why.
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Nov 6, 20254 min read
#100. Butch McGuire's. Chicago, Illinois
...it's when every waking person under the roof is contributing to the Craic. That's when you'll find the most magical moments. Butch McGuire's is undoubtably on top of the list when it comes to dishing out the Craic.
The Drunken Mallard
Oct 30, 20254 min read
Corcoran's. Chicago, Illinois
A charming Pub in Chicago who does a great job developing the Craic from behind the bar. Beautiful colors, light fixtures, and ceilings are just a few notable assets that make this one of the best out there.
The Drunken Mallard
Oct 23, 20254 min read
Loch Ness Monster Spotted in Louisville by Man Traveling to Every Irish Pub Across America
"As I swam to safety, I knew my left foot had been severed by something greater than a fish."
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Oct 18, 20252 min read
Declan's. Chicago, Illinois
We grabbed a couple of barstools and had the typical interaction you get from an "industry lifer" who isn't necessarily rude or annoying, but definitely...
The Drunken Mallard
Oct 17, 20253 min read
The Shamrock Club. Chicago, Illinois
Old school interior with an open flame grill within eyesight from the barstools. Sports fans have an ideal spot here as it sits off the Brown Line and a block away from the Chicago River.
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Oct 9, 20253 min read
Mullaney's Harp and Fiddle. Pittsburgh, PA
A local favorite that doesn't scratch The Drunken Mallard's itch. The Toucans out back are marvelous, however!
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Oct 2, 20253 min read
Celtic Crossing. Chicago, Illinois
A cozy spot that dishes out the Craic, alongside live Irish music, steel tip dart boards, a fireplace, and impeccable conversations.
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Sep 25, 20253 min read
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